Could deal impact future NBA TV deal?

Disney's deal for News Corp.'s Fox Family network, expected to be announced today, has serious sports implications. Disney takes over Fox Family's MLB programming, which includes playoff action. Disney also gains another outlet for ESPN programming, which could play a role in any ABC/ESPN bid for the NBA's TV rights. Finally, it allows News Corp. to complete its long-awaited deal to buy DirecTV. Meanwhile, NBC President Andrew Lack says that NBC will be "very aggressive" in bidding for the NBA, but it could "walk away".

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